Storage Options

One of the main reasons for developing the Apache was the need for a system that could carry a large variety and quantity of weapons deep into enemy-controlled areas. To meet this need, the AH-64A was designed to transport the following items:

7-tube rocket launcher and 2.75-inch rockets

19-tube rocket launcher and 2.75-inch rockets

Quad Hellfire antitank missile launcher with four missiles

Five-inch (127mm) Zuni heavy rockets

230-gallon long-range fuel tanks

AGM-84 Harpoon antiship missiles

M230 30mm chain gun

Quad TOW antitank missile launcher and missiles

Penguin antiship missiles

AGM-122A Sidearm antiradar missiles

Stinger air-to-air missiles with dual launcher

AIM-9L Sidewinder air-to-air missiles

Some of these weapons systems will be examined in greater depth in a following chapter.